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New Jersey Racetracks Seek Slot Machines, Legislation Filed For Referendum
New Jersey racetracks that currently offer sports betting want privileges to house slot machines. A state senator has obliged the request and has introduced legislation that seeks to ask state voters to expand gaming at horse racing venues. New Jersey Sen. Joseph...
Gambling Addiction Research Seeks Federal Funding
Federal legislation has been introduced in Congress to establish funding streams to research and study gambling addiction and provide better resources to afflicted individuals. Dubbed the Gambling Addiction Recovery, Investment, and Treatment (GRIT) Act, the bill was introduced by Sen. Richard Blumenthal...
Oklahoma Tribal Casinos Latest Cyberattack Victims, Indigo Sky Reveals Breach
Two Oklahoma tribal casinos are the latest cyberattack victims in the US gaming industry. The Indigo Sky Casino & Resort and Outpost Casino, both in Wyandotte, this week confirmed data breaches that occurred in early December. The casinos are owned and operated...
Andrew Fonfa’s Widow Needs More Time to Conclude Husband’s Estate, Settle Lawsuits
The widow of Andrew Fonfa, the Las Vegas real estate developer who built and opened the failed Lucky Dragon casino resort, says she needs more time to settle outstanding lawsuits and wrap up her late husband's estate. The Nevada Gaming Control Board...
Koi Nation Rallies Support for Shiloh Resort Casino in California Wine Country
The Koi Nation of Northern California says it's fielded widespread support for its $600 million tribal casino resort in Sonoma County. The Koi Nation has faced considerable local opposition from residents and county officials, as well as from the powerful Graton Rancheria...
Fanatics Sportsbook and NHL Hurricanes Partner in North Carolina
Fanatics Sportsbook and the NHL's North Carolina Hurricanes this week provided details on their partnership seeking a sports betting license in the Tar Heel State. North Carolina's sports betting law, signed by Gov. Roy Cooper (D) last year, requires sportsbook applicants to...
Bally’s Chicago Underwhelms, Falls Far Short of Revenue Projections
Bally's Chicago, located inside the historic Medinah Temple, is on damage control. That's after the temporary casino failed to come anywhere near its preopening revenue projections. Bally's Chicago opened on September 9 with 800 slot machines and 56 live dealer table games....
Petersburg Casino Referendum Bill to Be Introduced in Virginia Legislature
The Virginia General Assembly convened for its 2024 legislative session on Wednesday, and later this week, a bill seeking to designate Petersburg as a qualified casino host city is expected to be filed. Petersburg wasn't one of the five cities that Virginia...
New York iGaming Political Ad Launched, Campaign Backed by Sportsbooks
A political campaign advertisement promoting the economic benefits that legal iGaming would bring New York has been deployed in the Empire State. A 30-second advertisement airing on television and digital channels says it's time New York lawmakers bet on regulated online casino...
Atlantic City Casino Smoking Cessation Calls Renewed
Atlantic City casino workers demanding a clean indoor air workplace are urging state lawmakers in Trenton to move quickly this legislative session. They hope to to end the loophole that allows gamblers to smoke cigarettes and puff on cigars. The New Jersey...